Dharma Dahl Bowl at Noorish

Dharma Dahl Bowl at Noorish, a photo by raise my voice on Flickr.

I wanted something warm. Something comforting. I found it at Noorish, where I lunched yesterday.

The Dharma Dahl Bowl was incredible. This was my first time having dhal. It was a thick lentil soup (or stew) with tomatoes and eggplant. Spicy, but not too hot, and finished with cilantro. The brown rice on the side went well in terms of flavour and texture. I thought the chili oil would be too hot, but it actually reminded me more of sesame sauce and I used it generously on the rice.

Pity this is only served on Tuesdays. I could go for this any time.

Orange Omsicle at Noorish

Orange Omsicle at Noorish #yegfood, a photo by raise my voice on Flickr.

I don't usually buy a non-alcoholic beverage that costs more than a few dollars when I have a meal out, I decided to try one of the superfood elixirs. The Orange Omsicle is touted as being packed with vitamin C and other immune-boosting agents. As I was fighting a cold, I decided it would be worth a try.

Although I did not find that it tasted like a Creamsicle (as the description stated), this drink had a quite unique, refreshing flavour. It was creamy, with an underlying orange taste, with earthy elements.

I can't say for sure if there was any effect on my health, but it certainly did not hurt.

Combination Plate the the New Tan Tan

New Tan Tan #yegfood, a photo by raise my voice on Flickr.

I was at a rally Friday in the bitter cold, so I went for the closest restaurant I could find in which to warm up and get some nourishment. New Tan Tan (10133 97 Street) is quite a popular destination from what I heard, and was glad it was across the street from Canada Place, where I was.

Known for Dim Sum, there is also a regular lunch menu. I had one of the combination plates. The ginger beef was cooked to perfection - not too hard or soft. The veggies came with chicken, not beef as stated on the menu, but I was not disappointed as the vegetables were very fresh and the chicken actually tasted like chicken (I find a lot of meat and veggie dishes have weird tasting meat). And, of course, the chicken fried rice rounded out the plate.

The meal was around $12 and I found it more than ample in terms of portion. Service was very attentive and friendly, and the place was bright and clean (and had nice washrooms). I would definitely head here again for a great lunch.

Yoga Yummy

Yoga Yummy (yellow lentils) #yegfood, a photo by raise my voice on Flickr.

Naan-o-licious has some new menu items, Yoga Yummy being one of them. A very cute name for a rather sophisticated dish.

The base is yellow lentils which are made into a puree. Organic vegetables and a healthy dose of cilantro balance out the texture and flavour. The heap of plain white rice in the middle helps to absorb the lentil sauce.

I was actually hoping for the lentils to be in more of an intact form. Still, the colour and flavour they gave the dish was excellent. The portion size was also easily enough for two - I could not finish on my own.